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*After pickup from your Fairbanks hotel, travel to the legendary Arctic Circle, where explorers have been venturing for centuries, drawn by the power of planet Earth. Stop here to take pictures and receive a ‘Cross the Circle Certificate!’
*We drive along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which stretches over 800 miles (1,287 km) through Alaska. You will learn the history of its inception to its completion.
*Drive across the mighty Yukon River Bridge and stroll along the riverbank and gaze at the scenic landscape.
*Stop and walk the 1/2 mile informative loop at Finger Mountain. Look over the Kanuti Flats below you and learn about the symbiotic relationship of the environment around you. (seasonal stop)
*Cross the Arctic Circle
*Travel back toward Fairbanks at night, looking for Lady Aurora to make her appearance in the sky above you. We will stop often to take photos or simply to marvel at and be mesmerized by this phenomenon.
*Gaze up at the spectacular Northern Lights as you drive through the night, arriving back in Fairbanks at dawn.
Please note that seeing the Northern Lights is not guaranteed.
Day 1: Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour
Fairbanks
The second-largest Alaskan city is a great place to view the Northern Lights, also called aurora borealis. Fairbanks was founded in 1901 by Captain E. T. Barnette and was named after Indiana politician and one-time U.S. vice president Charles Fairbanks. Points of interest within the city and nearby are Pioneer Park, Museum of the North, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, IceAlaska Ice Park, Santa Claus House, and Goldstream Dredge No. 8.
Alaska
Join us for a full day adventure as we cross the Arctic Circle to watch the Alaskan Northern Lights. Along the way you can enjoy the expansive landscape of Alaska’s untouched wilderness. You’ll experience Alaska like you have never seen it before while enjoying a comfortable drive and narration from your expert guide.
This tour starts and finishes in Fairbanks.
Departure: 2:00 pm
(Pick up occurs between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm)
Return: approximately 4:00 am
*Pick up/drop off within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole
*free Lunch bag
*“Cross the Arctic Circle Certificate”
*Gratuities
*no gluten free or vegan meal option available. You are welcome to bring or buy your own lunch and snacks.
*cold weather gear
Pick up/drop off within the city limits of Fairbanks or North Pole
Please leave your hotel information
-Not wheelchair accessible
-Adult pricing applies to all travelers. We cannot accept bookings with small children due to possible hazardous weather conditions on the haul road.
-Please dress appropriately. The temperatures can reach extreme conditions during the winter month and we recommend to dress in layers.
-Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural occurrence and therefore cannot be guaranteed! (no refund possible)
-The weather conditions are in no way predictable in our area and we will not offer a refund in case of too many clouds.
-Exact schedule and itinerary of stops are subject to change based on daily conditions and Northern Lights activity on the day of your tour.
To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 48 hours before the experience start date in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
if we must cancel the tour due to less than minimum capacity, dangerous weather conditions, or emergencies.
Please note: The online booking fee is not refundable.
We are aware that sometimes unforeseen circumstances and illness can prevent our customers from taking their tour. For this reason, we highly recommend you buy travel insurance before your trip.
NO SHOWS/ UNUSED SERVICE/ LATE SHOW UP
Punctuality is extremely important when traveling with a group. Our waiting policy at pick-up is 15 minutes. If guests do not arrive within that time, it is considered a no-show and no refund will be given. This policy pertains to all our tours, including tours beginning from our property.
Any pre-booked/reserved service not checked-in for is considered a no-show and no refund will be issued.
Any reservation not used/ claimed is non-refundable.
Alaska Wildlife Guide is not responsible for missed appointments.
CANCELLATION PROMPTED BY OUR COMPANY
Guest safety is our major priority, hence we reserve the right to cancel or alter any itinerary as conditions require. Any changes made will be in the interest of Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC passengers or as a result of circumstances beyond Alaska Wildlife Guide LLC control. In case of a full cancellation, we will refund 100%. In case of a partial cancellation, we will do a partial but fair refund
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The weather was cloudy, so it was not easy to see the aurora. But the tour guide was very serious about looking for places to see. When we returned with a disappointed feeling, the tour guide took us to a place where we saw the aurora, which was really touching. I was moved by the aurora and also by the tour guide. Thank him for not giving up.
This trip was quite satisfactory overall
This trip was quite satisfactory overall. The tour guide was also very serious and provided sandwiches, snacks and water. It was a great experience!
The view was a 10, using this company priceless!
Kevin was an outstanding guide. Having not only a biologist with such vast knowledge, but also someone who lives an outdoors life style and can give first hand knowledge and great stories! He worked hard to make our visit awesome and interesting. He made the trip The company- van was clean, ran well and provided a wonderful sack lunch with snacks and warm drinks. Communication was superb. Hotel curbside service was awesome. Getting home at 4 was so much easier just steps from our bed! Loved the fancy certificate! I would suggest bigger space (van) to move around, with all the winter gear and camera equipment was a bit of struggle getting in and out of van with our group (but i would go again with them in a heart beat!) Was 10 I have already suggested it to others.
Interesting experience
Finally reached the arctic circle with exciting adventures , Learned a lot of interesting information.
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Great experience!
The tour guide was very considerate. He visited the famous Arctic Circle, the Yukon River, and the Alaskan Oil Pipeline. He also took us to wait for the aurora. We were lucky enough to wait for a little bit of brilliance. It was worth it, but the distance is long. You need to evaluate your own situation before signing up. It would be better, and it is really very cold when it snows...